By Patty Sloniger

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Part of my collection, "Backyard Baby" for Project Selvage. As a child, I spent endless amounts of time playing outside in the backyard or in the neig

Part of my collection, "Backyard Baby" for Project Selvage. As a child, I spent endless amounts of time playing outside in the backyard or in the neighbors' yards. Windy days were the best, and I loved to climb trees, swing on swings and just explore what nature had to offer, not returning home until the sky was dark and our mothers called us in.

pattysloniger says:
Thanks Jessica, Johanna, Tracy, Miriam and Maya!! Maryland is a great place to grow up isn't it, Jessica? Not only is it beautiful, but there's so much history in that area, we took field trips galore in elementary and middle school!

jaydesign says:
Congratulations! I loved this design and your collection from the beginning. Looking forward to seeing your girl collection.

Posted over 5 years ago.

1stpancake says:
Congrats Patty! Before I even saw the other collections I knew yours would probably be my fav. A much deserved win! Also, I grew up catching lots of fireflies in MD too : ) I can't wait to see your girls collection!

Posted over 5 years ago.

pattysloniger says:
Huge thanks everybody, you all truly make this the best community to be a part of! And yes, Tracey, haha, I have pinched myself... many times in fact! :)

meliszawang says:
Finally you're the best! I know you're going to be winner one day when I decided to vote for u once. Anyway wishing you BIG congratulations!!! Please process to think and plan the next for baby girls collection. Good luck again!

Posted over 5 years ago.

siya says:
Congratulations, Patty! I'm also excited to see what you do for the baby girls collection. :)

camillacarraher says:
Congratulations Patty! So deserved - a lovely and delightful collection - Backyard Baby is so inviting to play and wonder found in the little details of life;-) Excited to see what more you create through this new opportunity with MichaelMiller!

Posted over 5 years ago.

ann-dee says:
Love the "Windy Day" design! :) I'm new to this site and I can't get over all the creative talent here! Congrats!

cksstudio80 says:
Woo HOO! Congratulations Patty! What a fantastic opportunity that lies before you. I am very happy for you!

Posted over 5 years ago.

nancoo says:
Congratulations on your winning design, Patty!! I voted for you--so I feel like we both won.
Hope you will get many outstanding design opportunities going forward!!
Nancy from Toledo

Posted over 5 years ago.

pattysloniger says:
ahhhhhh.... YAY!!!!! I am absolutely beyond thrilled, I don't think words can describe my excitement right now! Thank you so much everybody for your support and making this just the most amazing experience, all ten collections were so fabulous and I'm honored to have been chosen, what a wonderful opportunity that SF and MM have provided. I can't wait to get home and celebrate! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! :D

weavingmajor says:
yay! I'm thrilled too and raising my champagne up to the monitor right now! (actually it's only a cup of tea, but that's all I've got in the house...) that's terrific for MM and great for you too! and I can't wait to see your girl collection!

Posted over 5 years ago.

yvonne_herbst says:
WOOOHOOO! You won the biggest price of all : ) SO wonderful!!!!

Posted over 5 years ago.

lulakiti says:
Hooray Patty! MM is so lucky to have you! :) Congratulations!

Posted over 5 years ago.

inktreepress says:
YAY! How are you feeling, Patty? I'm so glad you won! What a crazy ride this is going to be for you!

pattysloniger says:
wow, I'm blown away, thanks so much to all of you for the well wishes and the votes, I really appreciate it! Tamara, I might just have to change the name of my "Bug Jars" to "Wee Beasts", that's awesome. Thanks again everybody!! :D

inktreepress says:
My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE of all the entries (in semi finals and finals). You have my vote! Good luck! I love the prints you created for your final collection.

Posted over 5 years ago.

kayajoy says:
the whole collection looks wonderful! you did such a beautiful job. I am particularly partial to the jars of wee beasts. The colours are great, and there is such a lovely balance from one pattern to the next. Congrats!

Posted over 5 years ago.

made_in_shina says:
The choice was difficult but I've made it, Patty your collection is just wonderful and full of life and softness, the colors are just perfect for a baby boy :) Wish you all the luck for the final round !!

Posted over 5 years ago.

missyq says:
You collection is beautiful! I'm pulling for you and good luck!

Posted over 5 years ago.

pattysloniger says:
Mix match of different patterns from the entire collection pool.

ttoz says:
Your whole collection is BEAUTIFUL Patty! Just love each one! I'm sure it was horrible to narrow down (I'm glad you gave us the extras to boot!), but you ended up with a wonderful, well-rounded collection! â™¥

shiny says:
Yay Patty, so glad you got in the top 10. Good luck with the finals. Keeping my fingers crossed

Posted over 5 years ago.

uzumakijo says:
Gosh only just realised i'm so behind in my comments i haven't even congratulated you on making the topten finals Patty! so....congrats on making the top ten finals Patty!! you got a stunning collection there....go go patty yay!!!

kayajoy says:
all the best in the contest. yours is definitely a favorite of mine. was just browsing some images, and came to your b&w anemones which i love, looked further, and wouldn't you know that you're the designer of this swing print & upcoming coordinates that i've been glimpsing at for the past week or 2. love your work!
congats! you'll definitely get my vote now that i'm out.

Posted over 5 years ago.

francine says:
Your collection is so dreamy and sophisticated mind blowingly good. My name is francine, and I am a Patty groupie...

Posted over 5 years ago.

pattysloniger says:
Thanks Lisa! I consider myself lucky to have had such a boundless, outdoors, kind of childhood... there weren't nearly as many digital gadgets to distract us back then!

Posted over 5 years ago.

lisaekström says:
Patty ~ Yay hooray congratulations!!! This is so beautifully-done and appealing ... I truly get the feeling from it too! My childhood was full of days just as you described, so your design's especially evocative for me :) Oh, and that monogrammed pillow is adorable.

Posted over 5 years ago.

pattysloniger says:
Oh my goodness, I feel so very fortunate to have made it this far and to have received such wonderful feedback and support from all of you... I can't seem to stop smiling! A huge thank you to everybody!! :D

Posted over 5 years ago.

heatherdutton says:
Weeeeee! Congrats on making it to the finals Patty!!! This is such an adorable collection :)

Posted over 5 years ago.

lulakiti says:
The more I look at this design, the more in love with it I fall. :)

Posted over 5 years ago.

ksteve says:
Congrats Patty - one of my favorite designs EVER! I'm glad you got in top ten, you were my favorite to win.

Posted over 5 years ago.

tallulahdahling says:
This is so delightful! I love the doggy's ears blowing back. Congratulations!

rhondadesigns says:
Congratulations for getting into the finals, Patty!

Posted over 5 years ago.

pattysloniger says:
Yay! Thank you so much everybody, I'm super ecstatic to be in the company of such wonderful designers! I'm going to have hard time concentrating the rest of the day at work, I can't wait to get home and celebrate!! Thank you! :)

gwen&ink says:
Can I just say again how much I love this. I am starting a campaign for you to win! I don't like this voting process one bit, but hey-ho! Also, thank you for your kind comments on my entry, it's my first ever design for fabric, and coming from a professional such as yourself means a LOT. Good luck! x

Posted over 5 years ago.

zesti says:
Congratulations Patty! I had no doubt you would make it into the finals!

inscribed_here says:
I can almost feel the breeze and hear it rustling the leaves as I admire this stunning design.

Posted over 5 years ago.

nicoletamarin says:
As if there was any doubt! Congratulations on making the finals!

Posted over 5 years ago.

zesti says:
I somehow missed that you uploaded a project image for this design already. It looks absolutely fantastic! I love those little details in orange and bright green, it's so nice in combination with the soft blue.

Posted over 5 years ago.

uzumakijo says:
Yay!! Congrats on making the top 75 Patty, love this design and the whole collection....your illustrations and colour palettes are always so perfect...I totally agree this really should make top ten! good luck!

Posted over 5 years ago.

heatherdutton says:
A belated congratulations on making it into the semi-finals Patty! I love the whole collection! The color palette is so soothing & airy & all of the little details are brilliant :) Best of luck this week (not that you need it)!

ttoz says:
I completely agree with everyone - this whole collection is beautiful and fun and the colors are spot on! I can't wait to see it all printed up!

Posted over 5 years ago.

pattysloniger says:
Thanks shin and jo! My husband's favorite part is the dog with his ears blowing in the wind too!

Posted over 5 years ago.

uzumakijo says:
This is such a beautiful and airy design Patty, love everything about it, The colouring is just fabulous of course and the illustrations are perfect as usual, i love the spirally clouds and the fluffy trees and the dogs ears best. truly lovely!

Posted over 5 years ago.

shiny says:
So pretty Patty. I can feel the breeze through my hair as I look at it. Simply wonderful

rhondadesigns says:
The lovely colours of your Backyard Baby collection evoke a sweet feeling of nostalgia. Patty. The faithful pup is just waiting for a happy child to run out and play on the swing swaying in the breeze. A nursery decorated with this baby boy design would inspire dreams of adventure and fun.

Posted over 5 years ago.

lucindawei says:
Very sweet! The entire collection works so well. Great colors.

Posted over 5 years ago.

mandyd says:
Love it!! The colors are so beautiful, and I love all the details!

Posted over 5 years ago.

jennartdesigns says:
Very nice! It succeeds at being both whimsical and sweet... reminds me of my childhood, too!

Posted over 5 years ago.

vo_aka_virginiao says:
Patty, this is so darling, I love it and can see all kinds of things to make for baby boys.

pattysloniger says:
oh yay, I'm so thrilled you all like it! Thank you, thank you for all the lovely comments and encouragement (glad it makes you smile Abby). I tried to imagine what I might want in the nursery if I had a baby boy and this is what came out. I'm hoping to add some coordinates with a little punch to them to balance out the softness of the collection.

pattysloniger says:
Thanks so much everybody! I'm glad you noticed the birdie scarves, Katie, they're one of my favorite parts. Nicole, I'm glad you like the direction of the collection, I'm still working on all the coordinates and trying to figure out which ones to include, it's really so much fun to do a series. And thanks Kelly, I knew I wanted a lot of white in this to help keep it airy and it worked out well that the white made the trees seem like giant cotton ball clouds! :)